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Subscriber announcement
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Health sector
As previously announced, all residential aged care facilities must appoint an infection prevention and control (IPC) lead.
Further guidance on IPC leads, including specific training and reporting requirements are contained in the letter from the department’s Secretary, Dr Brendan Murphy.
For details please read the:
- letter for Approved Providers (including multi-purpose services)
- letter for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) providers
More information on the IPC lead requirement is available on the department’s website.